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Rozenn Le
OCBC Bank allows money transfers via Facebook and SMS
OCBC Bank has launched Pay Anyone, a new feature for its iOS app allowing users to make instant domestic money transfers via Facebook, e-mail or SMS.
VocaLink launches Fast payments service in Singapore
UK-based VocaLink, an international payments system provider, has launched its new platform Fast (for fast and secure transfers) in Singapore, allowing users to send funds from bank to bank almost immediately.
Two more Chinese banks ban Bitcoin exchanges
Two more Chinese banks China Guangfa Bank and Shanghai Pudong Development Bank have banned their customers from trading bitcoins, following the central banks new regulations.
Earthport to expand HSBCs global disbursement network
Earthport, the cross-border payments service provider, has announced a multi-year partnership with HSBC in order to expand the coverage of the banks global disbursements product.
SafetyPay partners with UOL BoaCompra over online payments in Latin America
SafetyPay, a payment provider for global commerce websites, has partnered with Brazilian company UOL BoaCompra to provide online payment options to Latin American gamers.
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WorldPay buys Latin American firm Cobre Bem Tecnologia
WorldPay has acquired Cobre Bem Tecnologia, a payment services provider in Latin America, expanding its global reach to Brazil, Argentina, Chile and Mexico.
Peoples Bank of China releases new anti-Bitcoin regulation
The Peoples Bank of China (PBC) has released a new regulation against Bitcoin transaction services, meaning that exchanges such as BTC China must stop taking customer deposits in yuan.
HyperWallet launches direct-to-bank payments to Malaysia and Chile
HyperWallet, an international payment provider, has made available its direct-to-bank services in Malaysia and Chile.
Dutch Verotel enables adult entertainment consumers to pay with bitcoin
Verotel, a popular Dutch payment processing platform specialising in pornographic websites subscriptions, has started to accept bitcoins.
UK businesses need to embrace new payment methods Sage Pay
A new Sage Pay survey, conducted on UK businesses and consumers, has found that small and medium-sized retailers are losing £12bn ($20.2bn) by not accepting card payments.